Naming your dog can be a fun way to reflect your heritage, and if you’re Hawaiian, what a great way to show your aloha. Even if you’re not of a Hawaiian background, you’re probably looking for the perfect name for your pet. Hawaiian and island-inspired dog names are ideal for capturing that special aloha spirit: they’re fun, lyrical, and often a bit laid-back. We’ve rounded up a wide range of Hawaiian dog names to fit any dog, from an energetic Kekoa to a sweet Meli.
We selected these Hawaiian dog names through a combination of outside research and digging through our Rover.com database of dog names nationwide. Many of these names are unique, while others show up on the list of top 100 dog names.
Naming your dog is just the beginning of your journey together! Use your imagination, have fun, and be sure to check out our other dog names hub for more ideas.
50 Best Hawaiian Dog Names
- Akua (spirit)
- Aloha
- Alamea (precious)
- Aolani (heavenly cloud)
- Awapuhi (ginger)
- Lani (sky)
- Kai (ocean)
- Keiki (child)
- Kekoa (brave one)
- Kio (puddle)
- Kina
- Koa (fearless)
- Kona
- Hanai
- Hilo
- Hula
- Inoki (devoted)
- Lanai
- Leilani
- Lilikoi (passionfruit)
- Lilo
- Lomi
- Lupo (wolf)
- Mahina (moon)
- Makani (wind)
- Mano (shark)
- Maui
- Meli (honey)
- Moana
- Moku (island)
- Nani
- Ohana
- Poi
- Plumeria
- Weuweu (fluffy)
Still not satisfied? The best Hawaiian dog names might come from history, art, celebrity culture, the atlas, and even your family tree. Most of all, be sure the name is a good fit for you and your pet, because you’ll likely be saying it…a lot.
